- Cost of Living
- China
- Ghana
- Xiamen
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xiamen, China compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiamen (China) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元41 (GH₵28) | GH₵38 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (GH₵18) | GH₵26 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (GH₵10) | GH₵19 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (GH₵10) | GH₵16 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.80 (GH₵3.85) | GH₵10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 (GH₵27) | GH₵32 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (GH₵9) | GH₵13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.48 (GH₵2.98) | GH₵5.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元97 (GH₵64) | GH₵23 | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (GH₵4.77) | GH₵9 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.54 | + 117% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 51% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,722 (GH₵3,138) | GH₵12,000 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,333 (GH₵2,215) | GH₵4,858 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元243 (GH₵161) | GH₵325 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,875 (GH₵2,575) | GH₵2,089 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,075 (GH₵1,379) | GH₵1,403 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元802 (GH₵533) | GH₵244 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元92 (GH₵61) | GH₵108 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,139 (GH₵2,086) | GH₵2,180 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元319 (GH₵212) | GH₵632 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元28 (GH₵19) | GH₵35 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元33 (GH₵22) | GH₵39 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is 122% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元838 (GH₵557) | GH₵172 | + 224% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元362 (GH₵241) | GH₵103 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元794 (GH₵528) | GH₵280 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元387 (GH₵258) | GH₵302 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 10% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元187,300 (GH₵124,483) | GH₵53,700 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (GH₵4.53) | GH₵3.88 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元74 (GH₵49) | GH₵150 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (GH₵19) | GH₵47 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is 39% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元12 (GH₵8) | GH₵20 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元10 (GH₵7) | GH₵31 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元50 (GH₵33) | GH₵163 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元19 (GH₵13) | GH₵24 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元21 (GH₵14) | GH₵18 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元45 (GH₵30) | GH₵16 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (GH₵4.85) | GH₵12 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (GH₵40) | GH₵25 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 18% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元131 (GH₵87) | GH₵90 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元125 (GH₵83) | GH₵54 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,290 (GH₵857) | GH₵76 | + 1023% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元379 (GH₵252) | GH₵236 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元52 (GH₵35) | GH₵21 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (GH₵22) | GH₵13 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元23 (GH₵15) | GH₵7 | + 108% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元3,500 (GH₵2,326) | GH₵2,394 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (GH₵0.31) | GH₵0.47 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元515 (GH₵342) | GH₵312 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 319 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xiamen (China) is 21% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵39,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵30,999
(元46,642)
in Xiamen.
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